The Dr. Joaquin Garcia Bulldogs will face off against the University Cougars at 3:00 p.m. on Friday. Considering both teams were shutout in their prior games, the pair is probably coming into this one with something to prove.
Dr. Joaquin Garcia is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of Florida's top teams: Boca Raton, who was ranked 22nd at the time (Dr. Joaquin Garcia was ranked 19th). The Bulldogs lost 3-0 to the Bobcats on Tuesday. The Bulldogs' loss signaled the end of their five-game winning streak.
While Dr. Joaquin Garcia ultimately came up short, they really made Boca Raton work, particularly in the second set. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-17, 29-27, 25-23.
Meanwhile, University was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They came up short against Cypress Creek, falling 3-0.
The final score came out to 25-16, 25-12, 25-17.
University's loss dropped their record down to 1-6. As for Dr. Joaquin Garcia, their defeat dropped their record down to 11-4.
Here's a few offensive stats to keep an eye on ahead of Friday's game: Dr. Joaquin Garcia hasn't let much over the net this season, having averaged 8.9 blocks per game. However, it's not like University struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 7.7 blocks. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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